Daily Archives: April 10, 2017

Staying hydrated is key for good digestion. It promotes regular bowel movements and helps flush harmful toxins out of the body. While this can be accomplished by drinking regular tap or bottled water, did you know that by adding a few ingredients to your H2O you can transform drinking water into detox water and up the benefits?Detox water is made by adding fresh fruits, vegetables and/or herbs to ice water and then letting the ingredients soak for a few hours (at least two hours) in the refrigerator. The longer the fruits, vegetables and/or herbs soak in the ice water, the more nutrients you will drink! Some detox water recipes include several ingredients, while others only include one. Each ingredient adds its own health benefit ranging from weight loss to boosting energy levels, detoxing the liver, detoxing the kidneys, improving digestion, etc.

Here are popular detox recipes that have great health benefits

Lemon & Lime

Flushes toxins

Aids digestion

Boosts the immune system

Rejuvenates skin

Cucumber

Flushes toxins

Fights inflammation

Aids digestion

Orange

Flushes toxins

Boosts the immune system

Grapefruit

Flushes toxins

Aids weight loss

Improves digestion

High in antioxidants

Helps lower cholesterol

Raspberries, Blueberries & Strawberries

Flushes toxins

Fights inflammation

Rich in antioxidants

Boosts immune system

Fights cancer

Watermelon

Flushes toxins

Fights inflammation

Improves blood flow

Boosts immune system

Apple

Flushes toxins

Aids weight loss

Fights cancer

Boosts immune system

Cinnamon

Revs the metabolism

Aids digestion

Improves brain function

Mint

Aids digestion

Eases stomachaches

Fights depression

Basil

Flushes toxins

Fights inflammation

Contains antioxidants

Antibacterial properties

Fights depression

Fights cancer

* When making detox water it’s important to let it sit in the refrigerator for at least two hours before drinking. This will allow the nutrients to seep into the water.

* When making detox water, many people recommend not eating the fruit afterwards. While eating the fruit certainly won’t harm you, it may not have the same flavor or pack the same nutritional punch as it did before.